Harlech

Secret Snowdonia. A land hidden from sight, found only by those willing
to undertake a step upon an adventure. I know, this sounds hugely romantic.
So what's really going on out there?

Here is your Passport to another World.

Welcome to our world.

Croeso - Welcome to a Secret Snowdonia. This is the district of Harlech, situated
in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, where the mountains meet
the sea. Here you will find an idyllic and relaxing location from which to
explore the Snowdonia Mountains and Coastline. From North Wales, Snowdon
and Portmeirion, into Mid Wales, Cader Idris and the Centre for Alternative
Technology, you couldn't be better placed. The whole of Snowdonia is open
to you with its many and diverse attractions.

This wonderful location encompasses award winning beaches and
stunning estuaries, backed by rugged mountains. Whether you are looking
for sightseeing around the spectacularly sited Harlech Castle, playing
golf on a championship course, walking the Rhinogs or just lazing on
the sands, you are assured that the amenities, attractions and scenery,
coupled with the warmth of our welcome will make you want to return
again and again.

I want to be looked after....

To make your stay even more comfortable you'll find Award
winning Restaurants and Tea Shops, top class accommodation, from
B&B's to Hotels and Guest Houses, Camping and Self Catering
Apartments and Cottages you're bound to find something to suit your
budget.

.... and relax and unwind.

As well as a fantastic beach and superb Mountains you'll find that Harlech
is steeped in History. Even before Edward I had started building his famous
Castle here, the ancient peoples were constructing their burial chambers
such as those at Bryn Cader Faner also St Tanwg's Church at Llandanwg
which was founded in AD435 at the end of Britain's Roman Occupation.

Conversation with a Local.

If you are looking for a tourist area populated by crowds of other tourists
you may be disappointed. On the other hand, you may be more discerning,
wanting to visit an area unspoiled by the masses, with places to visit
that are interesting, somewhere to take in the vistas of mountains, beaches
and castles and enjoy fabulous sunsets.

Usually, to find this sort of location, involves some sort of trade off
in terms of comfort and facilities. By
now you are probably not surprised to learn that there is a wealth of
accommodation to suit all pockets from the humble bunkhouse to luxury
hotels, Restaurants, Cafés, Tea Shops, Ice Cream Parlours and Fish
& Chip Shops.

OK, but what is there to do, I might not want to just sit and
look at ‘vistas’ all day waiting for a sunset on
the off chance that one may turn up.

Right, so how about a championship Golf Course, Sailing,
Fishing, a 5th Century Church that predates Canterbury Cathedral,
Mountain Biking, Pony Trekking, 13th Century Castle designated as a
World Heritage Site, Hill Walking amongst ancient monuments, Mountain
Climbing, secluded lakes and woodlands. Fantastic beaches where you can
walk for miles or find interesting shells, browse interesting shops
– no, not the High Street ‘Chain’ variety
that are all the same.

And, what about food? After a hard day on the beach collecting
shells I’ll want some sustenance.

As has been mentioned before, food is very important here so
we have provided a complete range and you could eat somewhere different
each day for both Lunch and Dinner with menus and budgets to suit all
pockets and tastes.

Now, before you ask, yes, we will be throwing in some Weather,
I know, its not available everywhere but we were up early and got a
good set. This part of Snowdonia has its own microclimate,
I’ll not bore you with the details, but the gist of it is
because there are mountains just to the north, east and south of us and
the mountains on the Llyn Peninsular to the west protect us, we have
more good weather than many other parts of North Wales.

Still want more? Well, what about the Theatre, yes of course
we have one, they show films, have live performances, music, dance,
opera etc depending on the programme, though its rare to get them all
in one production. There is usually a production of Shakespeare
performed in the Castle each summer. Male Voice Choirs sing out, music
from a Welsh harp can be heard.

If all this relaxing and unwinding, tempered with bursts of activity and culinary
exploits and a helping of culture doesn't interest you maybe you are looking
for another sort of Holiday....

Whatever your reason for coming, be it Business or Leisure,
you'll find a small part will stay with you always, urging you to
return and visit Harlech again.